If you were lucky enough to grow up with MTV in the pre-reality TV era, you know the channel began strictly for music videos and music-related news. MTV featured countless massive hits throughout its prime. Here are 25 music videos that absolutely dominated MTV back in the day.
Hip-hop might have been born in the '70s, but it was in the '90s when the genre truly started to see commercial success. It was an era in which artistic
Whether it's a psychedelic mashup of vibrant animations or a cinematic portrayal of complex themes, the weirdness only improves my listening experience. If you're like me, check out these 25 popular songs with strange music videos.
In the music industry, the sophomore slump is an artist’s nightmare, and fans definitely fear it, too. In hip-hop, maintaining momentum while dropping hit songs is a key factor in how rappers can solidify their place in the industry. From The Notorious B.I.G. to Drake, here are some of the best sophomore albums in hip-hop history.
Whether they’re trending on TikTok or blasting at parties, these 20 songs from the early 2000s are still going strong today.
Let’s take a look back at some artists who got so close but never quite made it to the peak of the Hot 100.
Not every artist can get it right on their first try, but these 20 did. Each of them released an absolutely iconic debut album.
Famous siblings are nothing new, as people tend to get very enthralled when a family has more than one talent in them, like the Olsens, Culkins, and Wayans. Even families like the Kardashians have left people enamored. That’s not to say that there aren’t a good number of celebrities who are only children.
When hip-hop was in its early stages, most people criticized the genre as being a fad. Yet, here we are over 50 years since its inception, and it's one of the most popular genres among fans.
Now that we're halfway into the 2020s, it's safe to say that R&B is still in a solid place. While some fans are still holding on to the claims of how much they miss the '90s and 2000s sounds, some artists today are inspired by those eras but believe in creating music with their modern touch.
Let's take a trip down memory lane and look back on some music videos that defined the essence of the '90s decade.
These days, it feels like TV shows barely have time for a theme song before jumping into the action—sometimes it’s just a quick title card and a few seconds of music, or it's simply nonexistent.
Let's take a look back at some of the best R&B songs that were released from 2000 - 2009.
What makes a great song? Naturally, a song needs compelling production and sweet melodies, but the most important (and sometimes most underrated) factor is the lyrics.
From The Isley Brothers to Stevie Wonder, here's a list of some of the best samples used in hip-hop.
Bad Bunny is undoubtedly the biggest Latin artist in the world. In 2020, the Puerto Rican superstar became the first act to top the Billboard 200 chart with an all-Spanish album. In addition to winning multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny hit No. 1 on that same chart two more times. Here are 20 must-hear songs and collaborations for your Bad Bunny playlist.
From the distinctive flow of The Notorious B.I.G to the powerful sounds of Whitney Houston, here are 40 of the best songs released by Black artists in the '90s.
While the song of the summer isn't crowned until September, there are plenty of early contenders that are worth monitoring.
Whether it's gaining a viral hit song on TikTok, being a songwriter for other artists, performing on a TV competition show, or engaging with fans on social media — several avenues could help kickstart an artist's career to another level. Here is a list of 20 buzzing artists to watch in 2023.
In addition to her own iconic discography, she's provided her songwriting prowess to some of the biggest names in music. No wonder she became the first female MC to be inducted into the illustrious Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Music took on more meaning than we thought was even possible in 2020, so let's use this time to celebrate the records that worked overtime to keep us sane and remind us of what a good time feels like.
So now that we can fire up a streaming service and have a galaxy of songs to command at will, we've sorted through the fresh faces and old warhorses to provide the 25 best releases that 2019 has to offer.
Leading the night in a dominant fashion is Cardi B with 10 nominations, followed by eight nominations for DJ Khaled, J. Cole and Travis Scott. Before the show airs on Tuesday, Oct. 8, check out our predictions for the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards winners.
The former Nickelodeon star is all grown up, and while her previous album “Dangerous Woman” was more of her coming-out party, “Sweetener” shows how much Grande has upped her game.
There are three types of Super Bowl fans in this world: those who watch for the game, those who watch for the commercials, and those who enjoy both. We
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